LAWMAKERS - 09/29/82
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Clean Air Act Reform
Cokie Roberts says U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI) may have lost this round on reforming the Clean Air Act, but he is not done for good on the issue. Roberts notes his reputation on Capitol Hill makes him a formidable force in Congress. Roberts introduces a previously aired profile on Rep. John Dingell by Linda Wertheimer. Portrait of Rep. Dingell on House chamber wall; zoom out to committee hearing in progress with Rep. Dingell saying that auto emission standards shouldn't be treated as holy writ; they are written, and can be changed, by Congress. VS of Rep. Dingell; Wertheimer, in voiceover, states that Rep. Dingell is trying to re-write the Clean Air Act to help the ailing auto industry in his district. Rep. Dingell, in his office, denies that there is a choice between "jobs and air quality", you can have both "in a responsible fashion". Rep. Dingell says that the worst criticism he can level on the other side is that they're not concerned about jobs.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Clean Air Act Reform
U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI), in his office, defends his environmental record. Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate, in office, says that Rep. Dingell is such a cheerleader for the auto industry that even auto industry lobbyists are embarrassed; calls Dingell the "Congressman from Ford Motor Company".
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Clean Air Act Reform
Detroit factory; Linda Wetheimer, in voiceover, talk about the depressed state of the economy in Detroit. Adult Caucasian men and one African American man standing outside Cadillac Local 22 U.A.W. building. U.S. Houes Representative John Dingell (D-MI) in a conference room surrounded by reporters. A reporter asks if he has any good news for auto workers. Rep. Dingell says that had good news. One encouraging piece of news is that he can see an amendment to the Clean Air Act that will lower car prices. Adult male union workers exiting a conference, with Rep. Dingell among them; Wertheimer, in voiceover, says the workers have made Rep. Dingell's seat safe in many elections. Men filling plates with food in a buffet line: Rep. Dingell, in voiceover, says Detroit can't prosper unless the whole country prospers, and the whole country can't prosper unless Detroit prospers. VS of union workers socializing, eating. Rep. Dingell eating with UAW workers.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - John Dingell
U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI), sitting with adult male union workers, says that he's getting worked too hard as a committee chairman without getting any more pay. He'd be on strike if there was a union in Congress. Rep. Dingell sitting in a Congressional hearing room, speaking with other Congressmen standing near him; Linda Wertheimer, in voiceover, says the over his 27 years in Congress, Rep. Dingell has expanded his power and gathered influence. He is good at legislating, but best at inside Congressional politicking. Rep. Dingell calling over another Congressman. Rep. Toby Moffett (D-CT), in office, discussing Rep. Dingell's leadership style, and methodical way of getting votes. Congressional hearing featuring Rep. Dingell and an adult Caucasian female Congressman leaning in to speak to him before speaking to the witness; Wertheimer, in voiceover, notes that Rep. Dingell can have an intimidating presence as well. Adult Caucasian male witness.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - John Dingell
Adult Caucasian male witness speaking. U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI) admonishing witness. Men sitting at witness table; men and women sitting behind them. Rep Dingell sitting with other Congressmen at dais; Rep. Toby Moffett (D-CT) says saying that he respects the fact that Rep. Dingell is "not out to win Miss Congeniality", but is very good at working one-on-one with members of Congress. Working against Rep. Dingell is a very unpleasant experience. Rep. Dingell leaning in to speak to another Congressman; Linda Wertheimer, in voiceover, says that Dingell defends his behavior by saying he defends the people he represents. Rep. Moffett.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - John Dingell
U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI) announcing a citation of contempt of Congress against Interior Secretary James Watt. Rep. Dingell reads the absent Watt's compliments which makes the chamber laugh.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - John Dingell
U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI) carrying bag of soil to the backyard flowerbed of their townhouse; Linda Wertheimer, in voiceover, says that some of his colleagues suggest that his recent marriage has mellowed him. Mrs. Dingell gardening in backyard. Panning view of overhead to the Mr. and Mrs. Dingell gardening together; Mrs. Dingell, in voiceover, says that her friends were aghast that she was going to marry John Dingell. Mr. and Mrs. Dingell sitting together in backyard, as Deborah praises John's loyalty and compassion, in spite of his tough reputation.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - John Dingell
U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI), in office, says he's a political pragmatist, and if some people don't like his style, then so be it. He's paid to do what's right.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Editorial on NFL Strike
Paul Duke says U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI)L might be sympathetic with the National Football League players on strike, and segues to commentary by Charles McDowell. McDowell notes that Congress recently intervened in a strike, ordering railway engineers back to work, and dictating a settlement. U.S. President Ronald Reagan acknowledged that the strike affected vital national interests. Congressman James J. Florio (D-NJ), who had reservations about the intervention, mused that maybe the government should also get involved with the NFL strike. McDowell also wonders why not.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Editorial on NFL Strike
Charles McDowell reads a preamble that argues that the NFL is a convenient distraction from the problems of the country, so Congress should work to get football back on track.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Honoring Muralist Allyn Cox
Paul Duke notes the death of Allyn Cox, the chief muralist of the Capitol building, recently completed murals on the corridors of the House of Representatives. Clip from 9/21/1982, U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Howard Baker praising Cox for his work.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Honoring Muralist Allyn Cox
Clip from 9/21/1982: U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Howard Baker praising muralist Allyn Cox; pan to Cox as Paul Duke, in voiceover, says that despite the accolades, a Cox remained a "simple, reticent man with an overwhelming passion to paint". Clip from 6/1981: Cox standing cutting cake at his birthday party with First Lady Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush. Cox says the Capitol is his favorite place.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Honoring Muralist Allyn Cox
Tilt up and zoom in to the detailed frieze around the Great Rotunda of the Capitol Building; Paul Duke, in voiceover, states that Allyn Cox's career as Capitol artist began with hiring to finish the frieze. Low angle view of Cox on scaffolding painting murals on House of Representatives ceiling. Zoom to Cox working at the end of a long, arched hallway; Paul Duke, in voiceover, explains the Cox's process when it came to painting the ceilings.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Honoring Muralist Allyn Cox
Zoom out from close up of Allyn Cox painting details of angelic face with white paint. Low angle view of Cox painting mural on ceiling. VS looking straight up at ceiling and murals; Paul Duke, in voiceover, explains the meaning and purpose of the murals as they related to Congressional history.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Honoring Muralist Allyn Cox
Muralist Allyn Cox slowly walking away from sketches of his future work on a wall, putting paint brush down; Paul Duke, in voiceover, says that Allyn Cox may be gone, but just as he carried on the work of other, so will others carry on is work and the great heritage of art. Duke notes that Allyn Cox was often considered "the only one in the Capitol who knew exactly what he was doing". Paul Duke signs off; Cokie Roberts sitting next to him.